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Growing Vidalia in Wisconsin

Allium cepa 'Vidalia'

Humid ContinentalZones 3, 4, 5110-160 day season

🏛️ Wisconsin Growing Overview

Climate
Humid Continental
Primary Zone
Zone 4
Last Frost Range
April 25 - June 1
First Frost Range
September 15 - October 15
Famous Wisconsin crops: Cranberries, Potatoes, Sweet corn, Snap beans, Dairy

📍 Zone Suitability in Wisconsin

⚠️ Challenging Zones

Zone 3120 days

This variety needs 170 days, but Zone 3 only has 120 frost-free days.

Use season extension (cold frames, row covers) to gain 50+ days, or choose an earlier-maturing variety.

Zone 4135 days

This variety needs 170 days, but Zone 4 only has 135 frost-free days.

Use season extension (cold frames, row covers) to gain 35+ days, or choose an earlier-maturing variety.

Zone 5160 days

This variety needs 170 days, but Zone 5 only has 160 frost-free days.

Use season extension (cold frames, row covers) to gain 10+ days, or choose an earlier-maturing variety.

⚠️ Wisconsin Growing Challenges

⚠️Cold winters
⚠️Short season
⚠️Variable spring
⚠️Deer pressure

Wisconsin Growing Advantages

Dairy-vegetable synergy
Clean water
Strong local markets

📊 Vidalia Quick Facts

Days to Maturity
170-190
Difficulty
intermediate
Season
fall
Type
Heirloom

🎓 Wisconsin Extension Resources

For local, research-based growing information, visit your state's Cooperative Extension Service:

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